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This delicious quick Crispy Orange Chicken recipe uses Chicken Nuggets and is ready on your table in 15 minutes or less. For an easy weeknight dinner idea
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Crispy Orange Chicken

This delicious quick Crispy Orange Chicken recipe uses Chicken Nuggets and is ready on your table in 15 minutes or less. For an easy weeknight dinner idea
Course Main Course
Cuisine Chinese
Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 347kcal
Author Tiffany Bendayan

Ingredients

  • 20 units Tyson Chicken Nuggets
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh Ginger minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh squeezed Orange Juice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Orange Zest (orange part only)
  • 1/4 cup Chicken Stock
  • 2 teaspoons Soy Sauce
  • 2 teaspoons Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
  • Salt + Pepper to taste

Garnish (optional)

  • Sesame Seeds
  • Green Onion chopped
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Instructions

  • Cook Tyson Chicken Nuggets according to the package directions
  • In a bowl, mix the orange juice, zest, chicken stock, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, sugar, and cornstarch together 
  • Place a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the sesame oil
  • Cook the garlic and ginger for 2-3 minutes or until they're soft and fragrant. 
  • Pour the bowl with all the rest of the sauce ingredients and cook on medium heat while stirring until the sauce boils and thickens 
  • Add salt and pepper and check the sauce for seasoning
  • Pour sauce over crispy Tyson Chicken Nuggets and coat the chicken on all sides. Serve IMMEDIATELY to avoid the nuggets from softening 
  • Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 347kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 0.5mg | Sodium: 190mg | Potassium: 91mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 35IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg